HVAC Refrigeration Technician (Laboratories, Pharma & Medical Facilities) - GTA

HVAC / Refrigeration Technician – Scientific & Laboratory Equipment Location: Greater Toronto Area – Toronto, North York & Scarborough
Compensation: Local 787 Journeyman Rates
Join an established mechanical services organization supporting healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, research and manufacturing facilities. This opportunity offers specialized technical work within a collaborative team that values safety, ongoing training and professional development.
The Opportunity We are seeking a licensed HVAC / Refrigeration Technician to join a Scientific Services team supporting customers across Toronto, North York and Scarborough.
You will maintain, troubleshoot and repair specialized refrigeration and scientific equipment, perform on-site calibrations and help customers keep critical equipment operating reliably.
Previous laboratory equipment experience is an asset. This opportunity may also suit a licensed refrigeration technician with strong diagnostic skills and an interest in developing expertise in scientific equipment.
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair refrigeration and scientific equipment used in healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, research and manufacturing environments.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections and equipment performance checks.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and refrigeration-related faults and complete appropriate repairs.
• Perform on-site calibrations for temperature, humidity, CO and speed, as applicable to the equipment.
• Respond promptly and professionally to emergency repair requests.
• Prepare repair estimates, recommend corrective actions and order replacement parts as required.
• Communicate clearly with customers about equipment issues, service recommendations and work completed.
• Accurately complete service reports, calibration records, maintenance logs and parts documentation.
• Follow company service standards, work instructions, applicable safety requirements and customer procedures.
• Work independently at customer sites and collaborate with technicians and internal support teams.

Qualifications

• Valid HVAC/Refrigeration journeyperson licens- 313a
• Strong mechanical, electrical and refrigeration troubleshooting skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently, organize service priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Professional communication skills and a strong customer service approach.
• Dependable, adaptable and committed to safe, quality workmanship.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, procedures and technical skills.

Experience Considered an Asset Hands-on service experience with one or more of the following is required:

• Ultra-low temperature freezers.
• Laboratory refrigerators and freezers.
• Environmental chambers.
• Incubators.
• Centrifuges.
• Freeze dryers.
• Other scientific or laboratory equipment.

Applicable manufacturer training is also an asset, along with experience performing equipment calibrations. What This Opportunity Offers

• Compensation aligned with Local 787 journeyman rates.
• Specialized work supporting laboratory, healthcare, pharmaceutical and research customers.
• Opportunities to expand your knowledge of scientific refrigeration and environmental equipment.
• A collaborative team with an emphasis on technical training and professional development.
• Long-term career opportunities within an established organization.

Interested? Apply with your resume highlighting your refrigeration license, troubleshooting experience and any scientific or laboratory equipment experience.
Please apply direct OR email your resume to Syndel Gerlings at [email protected]